Campaign Director, State Legislative Campaign

Job Post; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Maryland Eastern Shore Campaign is seeking a Campaign Manager to lead the statewide legislative campaign on the Eastern Shore. The role is hybrid in Maryland and runs ASAP through November 3, 2026, with a strong emphasis on building a robust field program and coordinating with the candidate and team to execute comprehensive campaign plans.

The ideal candidate brings experience in campaign management, voter-contact programs, and strong writing and organizational skills, while managing multiple

Qualifications

• 1–2+ cycles of political campaign experience, preferably on a state legislative or comparable race.
• Strong field, organizational, and communications skills.
• Advanced familiarity with NGP VAN/VoteBuilder.
• Experience with website platforms such as Squarespace.
• Experience with Canva and CapCut.
• Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work extended hours through Election Day.
• Valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Ties to Maryland, familiarity with rural communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the candidate to develop and execute overall campaign strategy, budget, timeline, and benchmark goals through Election Day.
• Manage day‑to‑day campaign operations, vendor relationships and contracts, administrative responsibilities, scheduling, and campaign logistics.
• Coordinate with the campaign treasurer to ensure compliance with Maryland campaign finance reporting requirements.
• Develop and manage the campaign's field program, including volunteer recruitment, canvassing, phone banking, peer‑to‑peer texting, voter contact, and events.
• Collaborate with the candidate and campaign team to develop digital and print communications, including palm cards, mailers, print advertisements, long‑and short‑form video, social media graphics, and digital advertising assets.
• Maintain a detailed calendar of endorsement opportunities and deadlines and assist the candidate with questionnaires and organizational outreach.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, elected officials, organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen campaign coalitions.
• Support the campaign's fundraising operation through donor research, candidate call time, fundraising events, and email communications.
• Track campaign goals and provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and priorities.

Skills

Strong field operations

Organizational skills

Communications skills

Multitasking

Time management

Tools

NGP VAN/VoteBuilder

Squarespace

Canva

CapCut

Job description

Maryland Eastern Shore Campaign is seeking a Campaign Manager to lead the statewide legislative campaign on the Eastern Shore. The role is hybrid in Maryland and runs ASAP through November 3, 2026, with a strong emphasis on building a robust field program and coordinating with the candidate and team to execute comprehensive campaign plans.

The ideal candidate brings experience in campaign management, voter-contact programs, and strong writing and organizational skills, while managing multiple